A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder begins selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant therapy. Priority information given to the patient and family should include a directive to do what?

A patient states, "I'm starting cognitive behavioral therapy. What can I expect from the sessions? Which responses by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about appropriate actions to take when a client threatens to harm a specific individual. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding?

When assessing for the subjective symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which question will the nurse ask a client hospitalized for severe anxiety related to a sexual assault by a family member as a teenager?

Which institution-specific clinical practice resource will the nurse use to integrate evidence- based practice (EBP) into the care of a client hospitalized for the purpose of the evaluation of his or her current therapy plan?

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who has depression. After 3 days of treatment, the nurse notices that the client suddenly seems cheerful and relaxed and there are no longer signs of a depressive state. Which of the following interventions is appropriate to include in the plan of care?

A soldier returns to the United States from active duty in a combat zone. The soldier is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The nurse's highest priority is to screen this soldier for which problem?

A nurse teaching a patient about a tyramine-restricted diet would approve which meal?

In a team meeting, a nurse says, "I'm concerned whether we are behaving ethically by using restraint to prevent one patient from self-mutilation while the care plan for another patient who has also self-mutilated calls for one-on-one supervision." Which ethical principle most clearly applies to this situation?

A patient sits in silence for 20 minutes after a therapy appointment, appearing tense and vigilant. The patient abruptly stands and paces back and forth, clenching and unclenching fists, and then stops and stares in the face of a staff member. What is the likely conclusion regarding the patient's behavior?

When assessing for the subjective symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which question will the nurse ask a client hospitalized for severe anxiety related to a sexual assault by a family member as a teenager?